On Friday, the Horse Fire was reported on the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Sublette County, Wyoming, approximately 10 miles west of Merna, 10 miles north of McDougal Gap, and 2 miles west of Prospect Peak. The lightning-caused fire, spanning 40 acres, is burning in heavy timber and slash, consisting…

Wednesday, the National Park Service (NPS) announced the adoption of 33 categorical exclusions under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), aimed at reducing regulatory burdens and accelerating project delivery. The move, aligned with the Trump administration’s focus on government efficiency, allows the NPS to bypass lengthy environmental reviews for actions deemed to…

On Monday, a routine traffic stop in Idaho Falls escalated into a high-stakes incident, resulting in multiple felony and misdemeanor charges against 43-year-old Joshua Edward Maddock of Pocatello. According to the Idaho State Police (ISP), the incident began at approximately 8:28 p.m. when a trooper stopped a 2023 white Toyota Camry on Interstate 15 at…

On Tuesday, a 30-year-old man from Randolph, New Jersey, was injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park’s Upper Geyser Basin near Old Faithful. The incident occurred at approximately 9:45 a.m. when a large group of visitors approached the bison too closely, prompting it to gore the man. According to the National Park Service (NPS)…

Yellowstone National Park confirmed its first wildland fire of 2025 on May 26, when hikers reported the Memorial Day Fire on the Bighorn Pass Trail. Located 0.75 miles southeast of the Bighorn Pass Trailhead off U.S. Highway 191 in the park’s northwest corner, the 0.1-acre fire was burning in a mixed conifer forest. Yellowstone wildland…

Snow King Mountain in Jackson launched its summer season over Memorial Day weekend 2025, offering daily activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including the Cowboy Coaster, Alpine Slide, Big King Zipline, Treetop Adventure, and scenic gondola rides. Combo packages provide unlimited access to attractions like mini golf and the Amaze’n Maze, with Big King…

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will close one lane on the Snake River Bridge along Wyoming State Highway 22 from 11 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, to 4 a.m. on Saturday, May 31. Traffic will alternate through a single lane at reduced speeds under flagging operations to ensure safety while crews stain the…

A tragic cabin fire off Sagebrush Drive in Teton County, Wyoming, resulted in the death of 28-year-old Rollie Wells Knori early on Wednesday, despite heroic attempts by first responders to save him. The Teton County Communications Center received a 911 call at 2:13 a.m. reporting the blaze, with a follow-up report confirming the cabin was…

Fall River Electric, a nonprofit cooperative serving over 20,000 connections in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, will hold elections for three board member positions in June 2025. The nine-member board, elected by owner-members, sets policies and ensures the cooperative’s financial stability. This year, four candidates are running for three-year terms in District 4 (eastern Driggs), District…